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At the Canterbury Christ Church University Chapel (Anselm Building, North Holmes Road Canterbury, Kent CT1 1QU) The first Open Forum Discussion of the Catholic Society at Canterbury Christ Church University, Canterbury (CCCU) on

This Monday, 13th April, will be the 140th anniversary of the opening of our Church by Cardinal Manning. We will be having a simply sung Evening Prayer at 7.30pm. On Saturday 25th April will celebrate the occasion at the 6pm Mass followed by an entertainment in the Hall. Bring your own food, drink and dancing shoes. Tea and coffee will be provided. Bring items for a raffle. Music will be provided by “Swing Noir” an excellent vintage swing band. Flyers are available at the back of the church. This is, of course, free. On Sunday May 3rd there will be a Bluebell Walk at the Barn, Buckholt Farm, Anvil Green CT4 7EU from 2pm till 5pm with tea and cakes provided. Celebrating such an anniversary is the ideal time for us as a parish, to celebrate our past and give thanks all that is good about our parish community. Also it is a great opportunity for us to consider our future prayerfully, asking the Holy Spirit to guide us in responding to what God is calling us to be as his pilgrim people. Thanks to Mark Bateson for organising the photo exhibition. Fr Anthony, Fr Valentine and Deacon David.

The L’Arche Community are giving us the opportunity to create our Advent and Christmas wreaths. It is a family event and takes place on Saturday, 30 November from 11:00h until 13:00h in the church hall. All materials are provided. Booking is required so please contact the parish office.

The Veritas Group (young people aged 18-35) invites you to join them for an afternoon of Advent music and words. This event takes place on Saturday, 7 December from 15:00h. Refreshments will be served afterward in the parish hall.

Preparation for the Holy Sacrament of Confirmation commences Sunday, 10th November in St Thomas’ Hall at 4:15pm. Forms can be collected either from the office or from the church porch. Confirmation will take place on Sunday, 8 June at the 11am mass.